Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
49422E
RGB
73, 66, 46
HSL
44, 23%, 23%
HSB
44, 37%, 29%
CMYK
0, 10, 37, 71
LAB
28, 0, 13
LCH
28, 13, 88
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 91
XYZ
5, 6, 3
LUV
28, 5, 14
HWB
44, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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